16 May 2024: Fort McMurray evacuation orders lifted after wildfire; residents allowed to return home.
Fort McMurray residents were allowed to return home on 16 May 2024 as evacuation orders were lifted following a wildfire. The fire did not reach the city, and rain and cooler temperatures aided in reducing its intensity. The city's mayor announced the end of the local state of emergency, but residents were warned to remain vigilant as the wildfire continues to burn and could pose future risks.
May 18, 2024
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